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Study finds that acetyl-11-keto-Beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) reduced growth of pancreatic cancer and metastasis in mouse model.  AKBA also inhibits NF-kappaB and induced apoptosis.  AKBA is found in Frankinsense. 

Just a statement about in-vitro analysis, but this does fit with the growing body of evidence that Frankincese, particularly the acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid, has anti-cancer properties.  Wouldn't it be great to be able to fight cancer without killing the patient?

11-keto-beta-boswellic, compound in Boswellia better known as Frankincense, found to inhibit LPS in ApoE -/- mice.

Boswellic acid shown to have systemic anti-inflammatory effects through topical application.  This study only looked at Boswellia Serrata and it's triterpenes.  The different Boswellia have different levels of AKBA, BA, and BKA.

Study questions the 5-LOX inhibition as the mechanism of action of Boswellia due to its low absorption.  However, prostaglandin E production was inhibited.  Both have profound antiiflammatory effects and would benefit chronic inflammatory diseases.  

review article of anti-inflammatory effects of Boswellia.  Boswellia inhibits 5-LOX and resultant leukotrienes.  3-actyl-11-keto-Beta-boswellic acid is the most potent inhibitor of 5-LOX.  As it relates to disease states and symptoms, Boswellia reduces pain in OA and RA.  Boswellia also shown to inhibit NF-kappa B: a potent nuclear transcription factor for inflammation.  In prostate cancer, Boswellia inhibits prostate tumor growth.

animal study finds Boswellia reduces inflammation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.